R. Chris is from Elberton, GA, where he still lives with his wife. He graduated from the University of West Georgia, and later earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. He and his wife have two children and they attend Elberton First United Methodist Church.

R. Chris was previously an attorney for the City of Elberton, Municipal Court Judge for the City of Elberton

R. Chris Phelps is currently Superior Court Judge in Northern Judicial Circuit, where he has been since being appointed on January 30, 2015, by Governor Nathan Deal and has served since then. He is serving his second term.

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Believes in comprehensive legal experience, serving as a trial lawyer, Municipal Court Judge, city attorney, and State Bar of Georgia board member, with a career spanning from 1976 to 2015.

Served as a trial lawyer, Municipal Court Judge, city attorney, and State Bar of Georgia board member, with a career spanning from 1976 to 2015.

Believes in seasoned legal expertise, with 38 years in private practice before serving on the Superior Court of the Northern Judicial Circuit, appointed by Gov. Deal in 2015 and elected for a full term in 2016.

Practiced privately for 38 years before serving on the Superior Court of the Northern Judicial Circuit.

Represented the attorneys of the Northern Judicial Circuit on the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia for more than 30 years.

- Served as a trial lawyer, Municipal Court Judge, city attorney, and State Bar of Georgia board member, with a career spanning from 1976 to 2015.
- Practiced privately for 38 years before serving on the Superior Court of the Northern Judicial Circuit.
- Represented the attorneys of the Northern Judicial Circuit on the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia for more than 30 years.

Legal Experience

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As of March 19, 2024, R. Chris Phelps’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

The candidate's website says, "(Designated judges are appointed when a justice must recuse himself or herself from a particular case... The Supreme Court of Georgia maintains a list of select judges from around the state and when the need arises, the Court appoints the next judge on the list.)"

Judicial Administration

Said, ""It is an honor to serve as a Judge of the Superior Courts in the counties of the Northern Judicial Circuit... I pledge to keep serving as judge in an impartial and efficient manner, while maintaining the high ethical standards expected of anyone who holds office in our justice system," Judge Phelps said."

Said, "I pledge to keep serving as judge in an impartial and efficient manner, while maintaining the high ethical standards expected of anyone who holds office in our justice system."

- Said, "I pledge to keep serving as judge in an impartial and efficient manner, while maintaining the high ethical standards expected of anyone who holds office in our justice system."

Judicial Philosophy

Supports community engagement, serving as attorney representative on the State Bar Board and as a long-term Scoutmaster, guiding 51 scouts to Eagle rank.

Has been a Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 127 for 39 years.

- Has been a Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 127 for 39 years.

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R. Chris Phelps

R. Chris is a native of Elberton, GA, where he resides with his wife, Pamelia. He graduated from the University of West Georgia in 1973 and earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1976. He and his wife have two children and they attend Elberton First United Methodist Church.

Has 38 years in private practice before serving on the Superior Court of the Northern Judicial Circuit.

Represented the attorneys of the Northern Judicial Circuit on the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia for more than 30 years

- Served as a trial lawyer, Municipal Court Judge, city attorney, and State Bar of Georgia board member, with a career spanning from 1976 to 2015.
- Has 38 years in private practice before serving on the Superior Court of the Northern Judicial Circuit.
- Represented the attorneys of the Northern Judicial Circuit on the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia for more than 30 years

Judge R. Chris Phelps is a native of Elberton, GA, where he resides with his wife, Pamelia Jo Phelps. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of West Georgia in 1973 and earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1976. Together with his wife, they have two children and four grandchildren. They are active members of the Elberton First United Methodist Church.

Judge R. Chris Phelps was appointed to office on January 30, 2015, by Governor Nathan Deal and has been serving since March 4, 2015. He was elected to a full four-year term in May 2016 and re-elected in 2020 to serve through December 31, 2024. Prior to his judgeship, he earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1976, although specific roles held before becoming a judge are not detailed in the provided information.

Judge R. Chris Phelps was appointed to office on January 30, 2015, by Governor Nathan Deal and has served since then. He was elected to a full four-year term in May 2016 and re-elected in 2020, with his current term set to end on December 31, 2024. There is no mention of any specific committees or appointments beyond his judicial position.

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 